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Libra (September 23-October 22)
November 2008
Money’s on your mind—and in your hands—as November begins. Since October 5, motivational Mars has been in your second house of finance, revving up your earning power until November 16. Libra, if you’re ready to make more money, make your big push the first half of November.
Of course, you could be equally tempted to spend as fast as it comes in. Tackle budgeting and start tracking your cashflow, even if it’s a new skill. The learning curve may be stressful, but it’s totally worth it. Libra, you so easily tip off balance, but the more you simplify and streamline your lifestyle, the more money you’ll attract.
While you’re revamping your income, pay attention to debt, spending and how you use your resources. The full moon on November 13 lights up your eighth house, which rules real estate, large sums of money and joint resources. A penny saved is a penny earned, so review your spending habits with total honesty. Stop frittering your fortune on status symbols and impulse buys unless you’ve solidly budgeted for these luxuries.
The eighth house also rules intimacy, passion and sexuality. It’s a steamy night for some private time with your honey, so let this full moon draw out your sultry sensuality. It’s also a good day to partner up for practical reasons. If going it alone is costing you time and money, perhaps a more communal approach will help. For example, if you’re shelling out cash for office space, considering moving into a co-op workplace where you rent a desk alongside other business owners. If your closet is full of nice clothes you no longer wear, host a clothing swap with some fashionable friends. Purchasing real estate with family members or an investment group could help you own property without shouldering the financial burden alone. You might even want to research stocks with a group of savvy investors and take advantage of the economic downturn to buy low.
Later in the month, a major cosmic shift will permanently change the way you deal with your family and home. Pluto, ruler of deep internal transformation, moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn—its first move into a new sign in 13 years. Since 1995, Pluto has been in your third house of communication. The way you talk, think, listen, and write—has gone through a long metamorphosis. You may have become a powerful public speaker or teacher, or dramatically altered the way you market yourself. If you were a “brand,” you’d be like Madonna, constantly reinventing yourself to keep with the times.
The third house rules siblings and sibling-like friends, so these relationships have probably undergone deep rifts and equally deep healing since 1995. Learning to negotiate power dynamics, unspoken signals and fair play has been a long lesson for you. Libra, your criteria for whom you call a friend has probably changed alot. Perhaps you had some friendships that were imbalanced, even a little abusive or “user-friendly.” Toxic ties demanded cutting.
Hopefully, you’ve gained the wisdom to know when to assert yourself, and also when you’re coming on too strong. You may also have learned the art of intimate communication. Opening up and sharing your secrets—even the ones that don’t cast you in the best light—requires great courage. This month, you have a final window to free yourself from any such baggage.
When Pluto moves into Capricorn, where it will stay until 2023, your home and family life will undergo a huge transformation. You could get married, have children, or deal with deep-seated parent issues. Your relationship to your own parents, especially your mother, is up for some major reconfiguring. Consider the lessons you learned from female role models. Did you see your mother being overpowered or dominated in some way? Or, do you think of your mother as dominating and all-consuming?
Libra, you may be angrier than you realize about this, and it could be affecting your own interpretation of what it means to be a woman (or, if you’re male, the way you see women). If you find yourself resistant to the idea of having your own family, this may stem from whatever’s unresolved with your parents. Begin working through this slowly but surely. Remember: you can invent your own model of relationships and family, but it will take some work to shed the powerful influence from prior generations.
You’ll have a long decade-plus to explore this theme, so stay tuned. From November 13-December 8, romantic Venus will also be in your fourth house. If you’re thinking of moving in with a partner, beautifying your home, or adding more feminine touches to your life, this is a great time. Little elements of beauty can make even the dreariest tasks easier to get through. You may be working hard, but you can still bring in that essential Libra balance by surrounding yourself with music, art, scented candles and soft colors. Venus is your ruling planet, so pleasure isn’t a luxury for you—it’s a necessity. Just don’t blow your whole paycheck on it! It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to feel good.